Clive Coleman is a barrister and principal lecturer at the Inns of Court School of Law. He is also author of BBC Radio 4’s legal sitcom Chambers. Clive Coleman tells the Bar to keep its hair on – it’s a matter of public concern The signs are ominous. First an MP rises in the Commons […]

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